i have a remington 710 ( i know crap gun but for 50 bucks i figured it would be fun for hogs ) anyway it has a huge problem it chambers a round fine but after fired the bolt sticks it unlocks but will not open could this be a headspace problem ?im waiting on headspace gauges i ordered from cabellos now

Sounds like it but I am no GS. GP or ACE should be able to confirm. I had a 250-3000 Savage that I wore slap out and that was the very symptom only it was a lever action. If you look around the base of the casing you may see a ring about a 1/16 to an 1/8" above the rim.

as much as id like to give her buisness im going to gunsmithing school myself so any experience i can get is valuable.i just started last week so im still learning ( but if you have any tips or tricks ace let me know )

I was referring to ACE on the she should have the info fresh in her mind......being she is finishing her GS schoolin'.I know your "headed" in the direction with what u r thinking.Have you tried different brand of ammo?

The hardest part about living is not dying,it's having something that lives in you,die.

What is the gun chambered for and what ammo are you shooting?
I had some issues with some PMC in .223
Single shot breakover, had to slam the sumbeech across my thigh to open the breech.
Way hotter than industry standards.

Anonymous

make a poor mans head space gauge:place one layer of masking tape over the primer end of a loaded case.trim edges so the tape is only on the end of the case.chamber the round and attempt to close the bolt.if the bolt is easy to close then headspace is likely the problem.if the bolt wont close/or is really hard to close then headspace is likely NOT the issue.

Disclaimer-this method is a quik check but should be verified with a real headspace gauge!

make a poor mans head space gauge:place one layer of masking tape over the primer end of a loaded case.trim edges so the tape is only on the end of the case.chamber the round and attempt to close the bolt.if the bolt is easy to close then headspace is likely the problem.if the bolt wont close/or is really hard to close then headspace is likely NOT the issue.

Disclaimer-this method is a quik check but should be verified with a real headspace gauge!
thanks greasy paws i tried this last night and sure enough it closed

Anonymous

You are most welcome.
Just a little advice, if I may.
If you are going to use the skillet over gas method, remove the bark and just save it for kindling. If you are going to grill over coals, just burn the bark off and have at it.
I like to build a good charcoal fire and add the mesquite, (couple of small logs).
Get the coals right and go.
Enjoy buddy!

It sounds like it could be headspace probs. Or it could maybe need a really good soaking. It could be sticking due to crud and gunk build-up. It might could be a locking lug problem too. And GP will be the tips and tricks guy!!!

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